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December 4, 2019

Managing the Holidays When You Struggle with Food

Having an eating disorder can make family time a challenge. Try these tips to show kindness to yourself and others.

Eating Disorders

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December 2, 2019

Four Things to Know About Eczema

This itchy skin condition mostly affects children but happens to adults, too.

Children's Health, Skin Care, Skin Conditions

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November 27, 2019

Avoiding Food Pressure This Holiday Season

Tips on how to politely decline food from loved ones.

Families, Nutrition

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November 25, 2019

Is That Gunk in Your Eye Conjunctivitis?

Here are three things you need to know about pinkeye.

Eye Health

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November 20, 2019

Winter-Proof Your Workout

Tips and tricks to stay fit when the temperatures dip.

Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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November 13, 2019

Can This Treatment Cure a Peanut Allergy?

A new type of immunotherapy could minimize serious allergic reactions.

Allergies, Children's Health, Immunotherapy, Pediatric Medicine

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November 6, 2019

Post-Cancer Rehab: Easing Back into Daily Life After Cancer

Cancer, Health, Lymphatic System, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Services (OT and PT)

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November 4, 2019

What You Need to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

It may be most common in small children, but that doesn’t mean you’re immune.

Children's Health, Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Medicine

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October 28, 2019

Prehypertension: High Blood Pressure’s Warning Sign

What you need to know if you’ve been diagnosed with elevated blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

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October 23, 2019

Exercising While Restricting Calories Could Be Bad for Bone Health

New research shows that pairing normal- to high-calorie meals with exercise can help keep bones strong.

Bone and Joint Health, Exercise

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October 14, 2019

Plan Ahead for Health Care Emergencies

A UNC expert discusses the importance of advance care planning.

Advance Care Planning

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October 11, 2019

Zantac Pulled Off Shelves: What You Need to Know 

Here’s what to do now that Zantac was removed from local pharmacies.

Gastroenterology, Health, Medication, News

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